However, over recent months it has come under intense scrutiny, with a major maternity scandal unfolding and serious concerns raised about governance and leadership.

Its former CEO Sir Julian Hartley also stepped down from his role leading the Care Quality Commission this week. He described keeping his position as being “incompatible” with the ongoing inquiry about care provided at the trust, some of which was during his tenure. We cover the latest developments, its quality improvement journey and when things started to go wrong. 

Also this week, we discuss a legal challenge to a big EPR procurement in the North West and the ripple effect this could have. 

With Annabelle Collins, Matt Mathers and Ben Clover. 

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